IOGear Bluetooth 2.0 USB Micro Adapter GBU421 User manual
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Installation
Installation
Installation Guide
Bluetooth®2.0 USB Micro Adapter
GBU421
PART NO. M1204
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich Bluetooth®to USB adapters available. IOGEAR’s
Bluetooth®to USB adapters are first-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the
frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or office. These adapters allow computers with USB
connections to become Bluetooth enabled computers. They comply to Bluetooth®2.0 and USB 1.1
specifications, and provide users with a 2.1Mbps data rate. They also enable wireless Personal Area
Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones,
computers, etc.
We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth®to 2.0 USB Micro Adapter, another connectivity
solution from IOGEAR.
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Table of Contents
Package Contents 5
Overview 6
Features 8
Requirements 9
Introduction 10
Installation-Windows XP 11
Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard 17
Installation-Windows Vista 19
Uninstall Drivers 24
Installation-Mac OS X 25
Connect to a Cellular Phone 28
Connect to Network Access 34
Connect to a Printer 43
Connect to a PDA 48
Pairing 54
Installation - Windows XP Service Pack2 56
Specification 60
Technical Support 61
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement
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CE Statement 64
Limited Warranty 65
Contact 66
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Package Contents
This package contains:
GBU421
1 Bluetooth• ®2.0 USB Micro Adapter
1 Driver CD•
1 Quick Start Guide•
1 Warranty Card / Registration Card•
The Bluetooth Installation CD contains the following:
Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista•
User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth• ®2.0 USB Micro Adapter
* If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.
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Overview
Bluetooth is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio waves to allow electronic
devices to communicate with each other without using cables.
The following applications are supported by Bluetooth®technology:
Synchronize your Bluetooth PDA with your computer.•
Send your business card to anyone who has a Bluetooth device.•
Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a Bluetooth enabled device.•
Chat with anyone who has a Bluetooth enabled computer.•
Play a one-on-one serial game without a cable.•
Send an e-mail without being wired to the network.•
Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone.•
Send a fax from your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone.•
Transfer data between your cell phone and PC.•
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Most Bluetooth-enabled devices have the capability to act as:
A Bluetooth server - these devices provide one or more services, such as access to the Internet, or•
to other Bluetooth devices.
A Bluetooth client - these devices use the service(s) provided by Bluetooth servers.•
Most Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client, and can often do both at the same time.
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Features
Eliminates cables between your computers•
Controls and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices•
Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity•
Bluetooth specification 2.0 compliant•
USB specification 1.1 compliant•
Up to 10 meter (30 feet) wireless working distance for Bluetooth• ®2.0 USB Micro Adapter.
Up to 2.1 Mbps data rate•
Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place•
Crisp, easy, and fast installation and setup•
Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication – Pairing, Encryption, and Authentication•
PC and Mac compatible•
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Requirements
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements:
• Available USB port
Operation System:
For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later
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Introduction
IOGEAR®’s Bluetooth®2.0 USB Micro Adapter is a Class 2 device with a wireless working distance of up
to 30 feet (10 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a
Bluetooth™ enabled computer. It complies with Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides
users with a 2.1 Mbps data transfer rate at ranges up to 30 feet. It also enables wireless Personal Area
Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth™ enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones,
computers, etc. The Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB adapter is compatible with both PC and Mac. It is easy
to install and use, and very portable. Another great solution from IOGEAR®for home and mobile
networking needs.
Bluetooth® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 30 feet (10
meters).
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